Helix Marching Band in the La Mesa Flag Day Parade.
Jake marching with his snare.
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Parade rest.
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Downtown La Mesa. Flag Day Parade 2007
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Enthusiastic bystanders! (I love you Brandon!)
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The band comes to a halt...as does Jake's, and the rest of the seniors...marching career with Helix.
You know....HeeeeLLLiiXXXXX!!!!!
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One brother stepping out of Helix...one brother ready to begin....in a year from now.
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Kindergarten buddies...Jake and Michael Frice
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Micheal Frice...Davideo...Jake.. Have all been together since Kindergarten at Lemon Ave.Elementary.
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The snare drum gets put back in it's box. Jake is done.
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I'm so proud of my boys.
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Jake gets on the bus for the last time wearing the Helix Marching Band uniform....carrying Uncle Jeff's drumsticks from Jeff's years (decades ago) at Mt. Miguel. A tribute to drummers.
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Too cool for school
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Jake came by the hospital to show mom his prom digs
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J. Greg Perry and Jake. He knows that "once a drummer... always a drummer." Thank you Mr. Perry for your kind words about Jake and the Helix Drumline.
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Jake and Davideo.. two snares
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I never said the Helix Drumline has "normal" kids... (case in point.)
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3rd place.. out of 11---- So much better than 2 weeks ago, when they were 13th out of 14.
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Smiles all around!
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Warming up for the final show.
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Grandma Connie gets a visit from her big kittie..."Mr. President."
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Jake and Dr. BonGiovanni. Thanks Dr. BonGiovanni for taking such good care of Jake. He's our miracle.
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Jake and his Physical Therapist Kelly... She is has really helped Jake recover from this nightmare!
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Grandma Connie with Adelle's grand daughter
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Miss Sarah loves mom's black kitty.
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Visiting day...meow
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Sing around the campfire at day's end
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"If you build it, they will come." Crutches at his side... Jake's back on the mound.
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after the show...not too many smiles.
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Well.. that show was horrible.
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Jake sitting by himself --- contemplating the performance.
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